Here’s everything you need to know about an American treasure, the New Year’s extravaganza surrounding the 137th Rose Parade® and the 112th Rose Bowl Game®.
Since 1890, Pasadena has hosted visitors from all over the world to celebrate the New Year with an action-packed event line up that feature colorful florals and sporting events. What once started as a celebration of the beautiful weather, vibrant winter blooms, chariot races, jousting, foot races and tug-of-war, has become an iconic American tradition experienced live in person, by hundreds of thousands, and broadcast to televisions across the globe.
The 137th Rose Parade® presented by Honda and the 112th Rose Bowl Game® presented by Prudential will be held January 1, 2026. The Tournament of Roses is surrounded by festive events across Pasadena, such as volunteer opportunities for float decorating, Bandfest, Floatfest, and Equestfest.
Nothing beats experiencing it all in person, so plan your family's New Year’s trip to Pasadena with this guide. If you need some extra help getting around, call our friendly Visitor Hotline at (877) 793-9911.
Tickets for the 2026 Rose Parade and related events are on sale. Purchase with Sharp Seating now!
PASADENA VISITOR HOTLINE
300 E. Green St.
(877) 793-9911 | visitpasadena.com
VISIT PASADENA (VISITORS CENTER)
300 East Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 795-9311 | visitpasadena.com
PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES®
391 South Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91184
(626) 449-4100 | tournamentofroses.com
SHARP SEATING
1737 E. Colorado Blvd., between Bonnie and Meredith Ave. (entrance in back)
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 795-4171 | sharpseating.com
ROSE BOWL STADIUM
1001 Rose Bowl Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 577-3100 | rosebowlstadium.com
CITY OF PASADENA CITIZEN HOTLINE
100 N. Garfield Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 744-7311 | cityofpasadena.net
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